Music is known for misunderstandings. A well-known example that comes to mind is the mumbled lyrics of “Louie, Louie”. Another misunderstanding hit home for a nine-year-old boy in the UK around his Christmas pageant. The Daily Mail tells the story of Schoolboy, nine, mistakenly dresses as Elvis instead of an elf at Christmas concert after …
May the road rise up to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face;the rains fall soft upon your fieldsand until we meet again,may God hold you in the palm of His hand. May God be with you and bless you;May you see your children’s children.May you …
This prayer seems fitting for the world this year. Heavenly Father, grant us the grace to unite this Christmas. Heal our divisions, inspire understanding, and strengthen our relationships with family, friends, and communities. May Your love guide our hearts as we celebrate the birth of Christ in harmony and peace. Let our unity reflect Your …
I’ve only ventured out among the early-bird Black Friday shoppers a handful of times, and that was enough to know it isn’t for me. I remember standing in long lines before sunrise, watching crowds rush through store doors the moment they opened, everyone chasing that once-a-year deal. It was a fascinating sight—part tradition, part frenzy—but …
Every year, Veterans Day gives me a moment to pause and reflect—not just on the millions of men and women who have worn the uniform, but on the faces of those in my own family who answered that call. I’ve always believed that patriotism isn’t just a word—it’s a thread that runs through generations. And …
We have long since passed the days of my youth when children would go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood wearing a stiff plastic mask held in place with a thin, elastic band. Thank goodness! Costumes today are much more elaborate and comfortable than those old ones were. But one thing has not changed: I wish all …
On this 249th birthday of the United States of America, I choose to celebrate what makes this country special and unique. I can think of no better way to remember those qualities than by publishing the words to ‘America the Beautiful.’ O beautiful for spacious skies,For amber waves of grain,For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited …
For much of the world, April 1st is “celebrated” as April Fool’s Day. A day of hoaxes and pranks. Most people either love it or loathe it. My wife and I have a truce on pulling pranks on each other during the day. It is just a way for us to have some solace and …
Sonnet 43: How do I love thee?—Elizabeth Barrett Browning How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and heightMy soul can reach, when feeling out of sightFor the ends of being and ideal grace.I love thee to the level of every day’sMost quiet need, by …
Wednesday was the Lunar New Year which rang in the Year of the Snake. So it seems fitting to look at the sky for today’s blog post. I give you NGC 2264, also known as the Christmas Tree Cluster. This image was released just before Christmas on December 19, 2023, by NASA. NGC 2264 is …
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